Pike's Dover Blue Book & Local Directory 1897

Step Back into Late-Victorian Dover with Pike’s 1897 Blue Book & Local Directory

Unlock the secrets of your Kentish ancestry with this exact digital reproduction of Pike's Dover Blue Book & Local Directory for 1897. An essential resource for any genealogist or local historian, this fascinating directory offers a detailed snapshot of the residents, tradesmen, and civic infrastructure of Dover at the height of the Victorian era.

What’s Inside? Typical of a comprehensive 19th-century Blue Book, this volume is packed with valuable information for your family tree, including:

• Alphabetical Residential Lists: Find your ancestors by name, alongside their occupations and residential addresses.
• Commercial & Trade Directories: Discover who ran the local shops, pubs, and businesses in 1897 Dover.
• Local Civic Information: Details on local officials, institutions, societies, and the local postal service.
• Period Advertisements: Beautifully preserved Victorian ads that provide fantastic context about the products and services available to your ancestors.

Important Note on Format & Navigation Please note that this directory has been carefully scanned from an original historical text and is presented as a high-resolution collection of images (PDF format). It is not text-searchable.

However, because the original publishers structured this directory alphabetically by surname and trade, navigating the digitized version is incredibly easy and intuitive. You can quickly jump to the section you need and visually scroll through the pages—much like flipping through the original book, but without the wear and tear!

Choose Your Preferred Format:

• Digital Download: Receive an instant download link upon purchase. Perfect for immediate research on your computer, tablet, or phone.
• CD-ROM: Prefer a physical backup? Choose the CD option, and we will ship a disc directly to your mailbox, ready to be popped into your computer's disc drive.

Add this vital piece of Dover's history to your genealogy library today and break down those 19th-century brick walls!